the Aircraft and *provided, further*, that Lessee shall not be required to indemnify any of the Indemnified Parties against Claims arising out of such Indemnified Party’s willful misconduct or gross negligence or arising out of operational
control of the Aircraft by Lessor, its affiliates or agents pursuant to Section 4(d). Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, nothing contained herein is intended to invalidate, prejudice or otherwise compromise, Lessor’s rights and
benefits under the insurance required in this Lease or affect Lessor’s ability to obtain the benefits of such insurance. Lessee shall have the right to control the defense of any claims, subject to indemnification hereunder so long as no Event
of Default is continuing. No settlement of a Claim shall be made or be binding upon any party unless both Lessor and Lessee approve such settlement in writing, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor shall notify Lessee of
any such Claim promptly after becoming aware thereof.